Are you a teenager (Grades 9 – 12 in fall of 2018) with a passion for serving your community?

Do have interests in growing your leadership skills?

Do you live in Wake County?

If so, Note In The Pocket wants you! Local nonprofit Note In the Pocket is looking for passionate and articulate youth representatives from various schools and communities within Wake County to participate on the 2018 - 2019 Teen Board.

Teen Board’s Mission Statement​“Teens providing school clothes to children in Wake County with dignity and love.”Teen Board Applications will be available on Noteinthepocket/TeenBoard March 15 – April 15. ​The Deadline to submit Teen Board Applications is April 30, 2018.For questions, please contact teenboard@noteinthepocket.org.

​Take the lead in helping your community reduce the risks of wildfire by planning a wildfire safety project for Wildfire Community Preparedness Day on May 5, 2018. And to help make your project a success, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is partnering with State Farm to provide up to 150 project awards of $500 each. Projects can take a few hours or last all day.

For example:- Rake and remove pine needles and dry leaves from a home's foundation.- Collect and dispose of downed tree limbs and broken branches.- Staff a table at a grocery or other high-traffic location to distribute wildfire safety information to neighbors.- Help elderly neighbors have the information on hand that will enable emergency resources to reach them in the event of a fire.

To learn more, visit http://ymiclassroom.com/lesson-plans/wcpd/. There you will find links to more project ideas and past success stories, tips for preparing your grant application, and tools for promoting your Wildfire Community Preparedness Day project. But hurry! The deadline for submitting your grant application is March 2, 2018.

DR. TOBIN MARKS is Ipatieff Professor of Catalytic Chemistry, Professor of Materials Science and Engineering, Professor of Applied Physics and Professor of Chemical and Biological Engineering at Northwestern University.

His recognitions include the U.S. National Medal of Science, the Spanish Principe de Asturias Prize, the MRS Von Hippel Award, the Dreyfus Prize in the Chemical Sciences, the National Academy of Sciences Award in Chemical Sciences, and the ACS Joseph Priestley Medal.

He is a member of the U.S., German, and Indian National Academies of Sciences, the U.S. National Academy of Engineering, the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, and the U.S. National Academy of Inventors.

​He is a Fellow of the U.K. Royal Society of Chemistry, the MRS, and the ACS. Marks has published more than 1,200 peer-reviewed articles and holds 260 issued U.S. patents. He holds Honorary Doctorate Degrees from Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, the University of South Carolina, the Ohio State University and the Technical University of Munich.

The Biogen Community Lab is hosting a week-long Adventures in Biotechnology free summer lab program for high school students. Mark your calendar! Applications open on February 26th and close March 12th.

At Biogen’s Adventures in Biotechnology you will conduct a hands-on lab project, meet and interact with scientists and biotech professionals, and get an inside view of a biotech company! You will learn about the drug development process while also performing and learning a series of biotech lab techniques. Each day will focus on lab work. You will work with DNA, proteins, and bacteria to make and purify green fluorescent protein!

Open to high school students currently in 9th - 12th grade.

SESSIONS LOCATED AT 5000 DAVIS DRIVE, RTP, NC:

Session I: July 9 - 13

Session II: August 6 - 10

COST IS FREE. Each session meets daily from 9 A.M. to 4 P.M., but only until 1 P.M. on Friday. Lunch is provided.

Did you miss today's session? If so, please take a moment to review Duke Raleigh's Junior Volunteer opportunity.

The Junior Volunteer Summer Program provides youths, ages 14 to 17, the opportunity to experience a variety of activities in a hospital setting. As they assist and comfort our patients and visitors, junior volunteers learn valuable lessons that they will use throughout their adult lives. This program is only offered during the summer months.Junior Volunteer Requirements

The program runs from the first week in June through the first week of August each summer.

Each junior volunteer must commit to a minimum of seven volunteer weeks during the summer.

The volunteer shift hours are from 8:00 am - 12:00 pm or 12:00 - 4:00 pm once a week.

Junior volunteers are expected to behave in a professional and mature manner at all times.

All junior volunteers must have parental permission and provide proof of all childhood immunizations and proof of negative TB test within the last six months.

In keeping with our professional staff image, junior volunteers are required to wear a uniform, which they will purchase at orientation. They will also wear a DRAH badge at all times. Shorts, mini-skirts, and jeans are not allowed.

Junior volunteers may not leave the hospital campus for any reason during their volunteer shift without parental permission.

Applications should be returned to Mrs. Covington by February 8, 2018​

Triangle Community Foundation is now accepting scholarship applications for funding for the 2018-2019 academic year. Information and applications for the following scholarships are all available on our website, www.trianglecf.org.

The Felicia Brewer Opportunity Scholarship was created to provide a life-transforming opportunity for immigrant or first generation students who have overcome significant adversity. The scholarship, valued at up to $20,000 per year for up to four years for a total award up to $80,000, will be awarded to students who have attended a Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools district high school. Applications due February 28, 2018.

The Jay Spence Memorial Scholarship honors the memory of James "Jay" Edmund Spence, IV who lived from January 21, 1968 until August 13, 1985. The Scholarship provides financial awards for graduating seniors and alumni from Jordan-Matthews High School and Chatham Charter High School in Siler City. Scholarships are valued at $2,000 per year for up to four years, for a total award of $8,000. Applications due February 28, 2018.

The William L. Wall Family Scholarship is meant to provide an educational opportunity to a student from Siler City, NC who attended Jordan-Matthews High School. One award will be made annually and will be valued at $1,000 per year, renewable for up to four years, for a total award of up to $4,000 per student and can be used at any accredited public college or university in North Carolina. Applications due February 28, 2018.

The Benjamin F. Ward Scholarship honors Mr. Ward’s extraordinary commitment to teaching and community service by providing financial assistance to graduating high school seniors in Durham, Orange, Wake, or Chatham counties intending to attend a North Carolina college or university full-time. Recipients will be selected based on financial need and commitment to community service and involvement. Scholarships are valued at $2,500 per academic year for up to four years for a total award of $10,000. Applications due February 28, 2018.

The George and Mary Newton Scholarship is for young persons who have received or are expecting to receive a high school degree or equivalent and whose parent or legal guardian is an employee of Newton Instrument Company in Butner, NC. Individual awards will be valued at $1,000 per year, renewable for up to four years, for a total award of $4,000 and can be used at any accredited educational institution. Applications due March 15, 2018.

The George H. Hitchings New Investigator Award in Health Researchwill support pre-doctoral research in the health sciences with awards of $5,000 made to students working toward the degree of Doctor of Veterinary Medicine at North Carolina State University. The award will provide flexible support for research by students who have begun to consider a research career, as well as for research by students who are working toward a DVM/PhD. Applications due March 15, 2018.

The Gertrude B. Elion Mentored Medical Student Research Awards support female medical students enrolled at Duke University Medical Center or the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine who are interested in pursuing health-related research projects. Students must have an interest in health research, and must have the support of a faculty mentor. Selected students will receive an award in the amount of $10,000. Applications due March 15, 2018.

The GSK Opportunity Scholarship is available to US citizens who are residents of Durham, Orange, or Wake County and have overcome significant adversity. Scholarships are valued at $5,000 per year, renewable for up to four years, for a total award up to $20,000. Recipients must attend a public state university or community college in North Carolina. Applications due March 15, 2018.

The Kathryn H. Wallace Award for Artists in Community Service recognizes an individual practicing artist residing in Wake, Durham, Orange, or Chatham County who has made a significant contribution to the Triangle Community. Nominations are welcomed from local artists or from individuals in the community on behalf of a practicing artist. One $800 award will be distributed annually. Applications due March 15, 2018.

The Shaver-Hitchings Scholarship is provided for graduate students with a demonstrated commitment to working with alcoholism, drug abuse, and addictive disorder treatment, or with preventive education on the subject of addiction. One $1,500 award will be distributed annually. Applications due March 15, 2018.

The Richard E. Whitted Scholarship honors Mr. Whitted's memory and commitment to public and community service by providing financial assistance to graduating high school seniors attending an Orange County or Chapel Hill-Carrboro City School System high school intending to attend a 4-year college or university full-time. Recipients will be selected based on commitment to community service and involvement and academic achievement. One $1,000 award will be distributed annually. Applications due March 15, 2018.

The Achievement Scholarship for Refugees and Immigrants of Wake County provides financial awards for refugee and immigrant high school seniors who reside in Wake County to continue their education in a post-secondary setting. The amount awarded per recipient can vary between $1,000 and $4,000 per academic year, and is renewable for up to 4 years. Applications due March 31, 2018.

The Edgar C. Garrabrant II & John R. Garrabrant Memorial Scholarship was created to honor Dr. Garrabrant, and his father, John Garrabrant. Dr. Garrabrant envisioned this scholarship as a means of assistance in furthering the education of students at New Hanover High School in Wilmington, North Carolina who demonstrate scientific aptitude and moral character. Preference will be given to students interested in pursuing health-related careers. Awards will be valued at $1,000 per year, renewable for up to four years, for a total award of $4,000. Applications due March 31, 2018.

The Elizabeth Marie Roberts Scholarship honors Dr. Roberts' tradition of service by providing scholarships to graduating seniors from Northern High School, Riverside High School, Voyager Academy, and Durham School of the Arts. Recipients will be selected based on their character, academic record, service to the community, and financial need. Scholarships are valued at a minimum of $2,000 per year for up to four years and can be used at any public state university or college in North Carolina, Watts School of Nursing, or Durham Technical Community College. Applications due March 31, 2018.

The iContact Foundation Scholarship program promotes educational advancement by offering competitive scholarship opportunities for persons employed by iContact at any time from its creation in 2003 through February 2012 and their children (biological, adopted, step, or foster). Scholarships are valued at up to $5,000 per year for up to four years, (total award of $20,000) for full-time students pursuing a post-secondary undergraduate, graduate, or post-graduate degree at any accredited college, university, community college, or trade school. Applications due March 31, 2018.

The Jason and Jessica Evans Memorial Scholarship honors the lives of Jason Evans and Jessica Evans by inspiring and supporting graduating seniors of Orange High School who exemplify the academic and personal excellence that Jason and Jessica demonstrated during their young lives. Individual awards will be valued at $1,000 per year, renewable for up to four years, for a total award of $4,000 per student and can be used at any accredited public or private 4-year college or university. One scholarship will be distributed annually. Applications due March 31, 2018.

The Umesh and Usha Gulati Scholarship will provide $1,000 scholarships to one graduating senior from each of the following high schools in Durham: Durham School of the Arts, Hillside High School, Jordan High School, Northern High School, Riverside High School, Southern High School, and the City of Medicine Academy. Recipients will be selected based on academic merit, financial need, and an outstanding motivation for higher education success. Applications due March 31, 2018.

The Van and Luella Thomas Family Scholarship is an annual scholarship awarded to a graduating senior at Jordan-Matthews High School in Siler City. The ideal candidate is a deserving student who has strong motivation for educational success, but is not receiving other financial aid for college. Applications due March 31, 2018.

The Carolyn Lemmond Winchester Scholarship honors Ms. Winchester’s commitment to excellence in education by providing scholarship opportunities to students with financial need. The Scholarship provides financial awards for graduating seniors from Brevard or Rosman High School in Transylvania County, North Carolina. Recipients will be selected based on their financial need, academic merit, and potential for success. Scholarships will be valued at $2,000 per year for up to four years, for a total award of $8,000. Applications due April 15, 2018.

The North Carolina American Indian Fund Scholarship assists American Indian students across the state in obtaining higher education by providing scholarships to pursue a 2- or 4-year undergraduate degree as a full-time student. Scholarships are valued at $1,000; students may reapply each year for additional funding. Applications due May 1st, 2018.

The Citrix Scholarshipis intended to reflect Citrix System's commitment to increasing diversity in STEM fields by providing scholarships to students attending NC Central University, Shaw University or St. Augustine's University and majoring in STEM and/or computer science. Individual awards will be valued at $5,000 per year, renewable for up to 4 academic years, and can be used for tuition, fees, books, room and board, and one-time computer purchase at one of the three eligible schools. Applications due June 1st, 2018.Applications:All applications must be submitted by using the Foundation's online system. Applicants will create a profile, upload completed application forms and required attachments, and will provide the names and email addresses of recommenders (if applicable). Recommenders will be notified by email through the portal and will be asked to submit their recommendations online by each scholarship deadline.

Official transcripts should be postmarked by the application deadline and mailed directly to:Triangle Community FoundationPO Box 12729Durham, NC 27709

We encourage you to share this information with your staff, students, and/or clients. The deadlines are approaching soon, and we would not want you or those you work with to miss this opportunity!

If you need additional assistance, please contact Sarah Battersby, Triangle Community Foundation's Scholarships Officer at scholarships@trianglecf.org or 919-474-8370.During the 2017-2018 academic year, Triangle Community Foundation awarded more than $970,000 to 182 individuals. You can read more about the scholarships we offer on our website at http://trianglecf.org/scholarships-awards/.

Wake AHEC will be offering an ACT Prep Strategies Course on February 24, 2018 from 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM (registration is at 8:00 AM and optional parent question and answer is 3:00pm-3:30pm). Please see the attached flyer for additional information and registration. You can also register directly by clicking on the following link: https://www.wakeahec.org/CourseCatalog/HC_courseinfo.asp?cr=5466In this one-day session, students will take a practice test and review scores as well as receive advice on study skills and improvement recommendations. Registration is $75.00 and includes the NEW Official ACT Study Guide, lunch, and snacks.

Grow by FarmHer is an event designed to empower young women ages 16-22 to take a leading role in agriculture. It will be held at NC State on February 20 and is going to be a great event. Registration is now open and the fee is $35. If anyone has questions, let me know, and I'll share their questions with appropriate contacts.

The North Carolina School Nutrition Programs is launching the Summer Nutrition Programs Promotional Material CONTEST! We need more middle and high school students involved and taking advantage of the program! Will you help spread the word by making sure your middle/ high school students, counselors, mentors, teachers, principals and others are aware of the contest?

They are asking middle and high school students to help design promotional content such as music, a theme song, jingle, rap, dance, skit, PSAs or other animated creationto get the word out across the state to children and teens about the Summer Nutrition Programs! Make sure you are represented. Attached are the contest rules, including deadlines, about the Summer Nutrition promotional material Contest. Contact cynthia.ervin@dpi.nc.gov with questions.

Meredith College offers an annual women's leadership conference for high school juniors who are interested in developing and sharpening their leadership skills. The Meredith College Office of Student Leadership and Service, in conjunction with the Office of Admissions, will be hosting this free conference on Saturday, February 3, 2018.

The Eshelman Institute and UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy are excited to announce that we are now accepting applications for the 2018 Young Innovators Program!

What is the Young Innovators Program?The Young Innovators Program is an eight-week paid summer internship for high school students offered by the Eshelman Institute for Innovation and the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Interns work side-by-side with faculty on cutting-edge and innovative research in an immersive laboratory environment. Interns may work on developing new therapies to cure cancer, designing a virtual patient to enhance the education of health professionals, using 3D printing technology to deliver drugs that prevent the transmission of HIV, and so much more.Why the Young Innovators Program?Beyond getting paid to gain hands-on laboratory and research experience, interns participate in various team building, career development and interdisciplinary activities. Interns will tour innovative spaces like Fujifilm Diosynth Biotechnologies and BeAM Makerspaces, participate in roundtable discussions with STEM professionals and explore the many academic and research opportunities available at UNC Chapel Hill.

When you think about the five Ps of marketing, you may not immediately associate the strategy to your personal brand. However, you can use the same strategy to market yourself and your credential.

Product: The product is you. As a credential holder, with continuous learning, expertise, and up-to-date skills in your industry, you are a valued commodity. Tip: Use the acronyms of your credential after your name on your business cards and in your signature line in your emails.

Price: Define your professional value to an employer or a client. Experts suggest you start with an online search on sites like Payscale.com, Indeed.com, Salary.com, Glassdoor.com, or the Bureau of Labor Statistics website, all of which provide ballpark salary estimates for any given profession. Remember, these salaries are averages. Tip: Ask yourself, “With my credential, does this salary apply to me, or am I in a position to ask for a higher salary?”

Promotion: Self-promotion can be difficult for some people. Identify who needs to know your skills and knowledge. Tip: Demonstrate your ability to those individuals that you have identified as influencers on your career.

Place: Make yourself available. Tip: Volunteer for projects. Communicate your expertise on topics that you are qualified to do so.

People: People are perhaps the most important of the five Ps. Search engines have revolutionized the process of making connections with people. Tip: Seek out the leaders in your field, connect with and follow them on social media. Attend professional conferences and meetups. And, don’t under estimate the value of networking in your current organization. When you make an effort to reach out to people, they get to know you and your capabilities.

Performs routine medical laboratory tests for the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. May work under the supervision of a medical technologist.This career is part of the Health Science cluster Diagnostic Services pathway, Support Servicespathway.

Transcribes medical reports recorded by physicians and other healthcare practitioners using various electronic devices, covering office visits, emergency room visits, diagnostic imaging studies, operations, chart reviews, and final summaries. Transcribes dictated reports and translate abbreviations into fully understandable form. Edits as necessary and returns reports in either printed or electronic form for review and signature, or correction.